Core question

Which steps come first when an account is compromised?

Answer first

Use official channels and urgent response steps first; do not wait for a general analysis.

Change the password, enable two-step verification, revoke devices, freeze the account and preserve evidence.

Primary cost

Financial and privacy loss

Primary benefit

Damage control

Risk level

High

Evidence note

A

Supported by laws, standards, official statistics or authoritative guidance.

Sources, jurisdiction and timeliness

  1. 中华人民共和国网络安全法(2025 年修订)(国家法律法规数据库) 中国官方 · 全国人民代表大会常务委员会 · 中国 · 2025-10-28 · 2026-09-29
  2. 中华人民共和国个人信息保护法(国家法律法规数据库) 中国官方 · 全国人民代表大会常务委员会 · 中国 · 2021-08-20 · 2026-09-29
  3. 工业和信息化部(App 与账号安全主管渠道) 中国官方 · 工业和信息化部 · 中国 · 2026-09-29
  4. 12321 网络不良与垃圾信息举报受理中心 中国官方 · 12321 举报中心 · 中国 · 2026-09-29
Jurisdiction
China
Effective date
Not registered
Last reviewed
2026-09-29
Registered limitations
  • Statutes set the response framework; platform freeze and appeal timelines follow each platform's latest official notice.
  • If money was lost, contact the bank and report through official channels; this card does not replace police handling.

Next action

Do these first, then decide.

Use the official security or fraud-response workflow now.

  1. Use the official security or fraud-response workflow now.
  2. Jurisdiction: China
  3. Statutes set the response framework; platform freeze and appeal timelines follow each platform's latest official notice.

This decision card provides general decision information and is not legal, medical, financial, tax or other professional advice.